I've seen too many upside-down bikes missing both wheels to trust locking
skewers.
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If there are racks or fenders bolted to the dropouts on the front of a
Riv, the Abus Nutfix won't fit, it's diameter is too large. Similiarly, the
Nutfix won't work on forks where the dropout is too close to the tube of
the fork.
I had the opposite problem with Pitlocks and my
I have to correct my earlier post - I said I couldn’t get the Pit lock to fit
my front wheel, but after reading Steven’s post, I remembered that I had the
Abus Nutfix. I have to lay the bike on its side and use an 8 hex to unlock the
wheel = Abus. But the front skewer did not fit, and not even
On Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:11:03 AM UTC-7, Steven Seelig wrote:
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>
> Abus now also has a locking skewer I us on my City (not Country)
> Hillborne. You can't slide the covering off while the bike is upright, and
> you use a #8 wrench to unlock once the bike is laid on its side. A slight
Super late to party. I used to use Pitlocks when they were first devised
(20 years ago) but found the Pinheads more to my liking. It looks like the
Pitlocks have been improved significantly since the first version. Once
committed to a the Pinhead approach, it is hard to go back because the
On Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:34:57 AM UTC-7, Cinza wrote:
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> On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:06:32 PM UTC-7, Cinza wrote:
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>> I just found out the Kryptonite lock with a barrel key is easy for
>> thieves as of late.
>> What locks do you like and why?
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>>
>>
What did the wise say?
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 12:06:32 PM UTC-7, Cinza wrote:
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> I just found out the Kryptonite lock with a barrel key is easy for thieves
> as of late.
> What locks do you like and why?
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Honestly, if my bike gets stolen then it’s opportunity for an upgrade...
But when in questionable areas, I use the Sheldon Brown method that locks the
back wheel to a post with a (Kryptonite) mini U lock.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/lock-strategy.html That’s usually all I travel
with.
This
John,
Thanks for depressing me as well. Upon further research, I found this NY Times
review of bike locks very helpful. Looks like I will be moving back to a
Kryptonite u-lock.
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-bike-lock/
Thanks,
Doug
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 9:56:29 AM UTC-7,
Hi Doug,
This video shows a successful hacksaw & bolt cutter attack on the
updated Tigr Mini which I have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ0UCzi0Tpg
The quick success of the 24" bolt cutter attack is the most depressing one
for me: I have three Tigr Mini & Mini+'s for coffee shop
When I was researching the TiGrs I saw those videos, but they were all for
the older version. I could not find similar videos for the newer, thicker
TiGr mini. TiGr actually addresses this on their web site:
https://www.tigrlock.com/lock-testing/
Doug
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at
Abus mini U-lock for frame. Pitlocks for wheels and seat post. The U-lock
is light and compact. The Pits weigh less than my regular skewers.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 2:06:32 PM UTC-5, Cinza wrote:
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> I just found out the Kryptonite lock with a barrel key is easy for thieves
> as of late.
If you choose to use a Kryptonite U-lock, be sure to read the
maintenance info. IIRC, Kryptonite recommends using a chain lube containing
silicon, Teflon or graphite to prevent corrosion and/or rust. I've read
complaints from commuters whose locks failed in a month because their bikes
were
Thank you for the comprehensive answer. I agree on parking inside whenever
possible.
> On Apr 24, 2019, at 8:40 AM, Lynn Haas wrote:
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> I didn't know those barrel-key locks were even around anymore! Be aware that
> combination cable locks are also super easy to open. Any lock can be
I didn't know those barrel-key locks were even around anymore! Be aware
that combination cable locks are also super easy to open. Any lock can be
defeated with the right tools and a little time. I've heard it said that
the easiest way to steal a bike is to go in broad daylight with an orange
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 5:18:31 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> I was just the other night looking at a couple of youtube videos that
> showed the TiGr mini (1) being picked in less than 30 seconds, and (2)
> being cut with bolt cutters also in a matter of seconds.
> On 4/24/19
Thank You, this is most helpful . . (I'm guessing it is a barrel if it
looks like a barrel? I got my last one 7-8 years ago, round key)
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 5:26:09 AM UTC-7, Steve Palincsar wrote:
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> But Kryptonite hasn't used barrel keys locks in many years. The "barrel
> of a
But Kryptonite hasn't used barrel keys locks in many years. The "barrel
of a ball point pen" vulnerability dates back to the early 2000s, and
their locks haven't used cylindrical keys in certainly the last decade
or more.
On 4/23/19 11:13 PM, Cinza wrote:
Definitely going to check Pitlocks,
I was just the other night looking at a couple of youtube videos that
showed the TiGr mini (1) being picked in less than 30 seconds, and (2)
being cut with bolt cutters also in a matter of seconds.
On 4/24/19 12:04 AM, Doug Bloch wrote:
I have the TiGr mini and I love it.
If you are taking about the round keys from Kryptonite, they were phased
out well over a decade ago and even then, not all were opened easily. I
could never open the three I owned at the time using the pen method.Take
your mechanics advice with a grain of salt. Kryptonite and ABUS are the two
Thanks.
Handsome lock, I'll check this out.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 9:04:47 PM UTC-7, Doug Bloch wrote:
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> I have the TiGr mini and I love it.
>
> https://www.tigrlock.com/
>
> I also using security bolts on my wheels, stem, seatpost, and saddle I
> bought from Wabi Cycles.
>
> Doug
I have the TiGr mini and I love it.
https://www.tigrlock.com/
I also using security bolts on my wheels, stem, seatpost, and saddle I bought
from Wabi Cycles.
Doug
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1. fahgettaboudit krypto mini ulock
2. pitlocks on wheel/seatpost.
3. generic stainless torx security bolts (a buck or so at any well-stocked
hardware store) for lights, racks etc.
Great security and quick to lock up. Heavy as hell, but you didn’t buy a
Rivendell for the weight right?
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Definitely going to check Pitlocks, but the reason I asked about locks is
my bike mechanic just informed kryptonite locks are no longer safe, bike
thieves seem to have an easy technique for the barrel key locks.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:57:30 PM UTC-7, David Bivins wrote:
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> With the
With the pitlocks and a Kryptonite u-lock, you can put a mount on your bike
for carrying the u-lock and you don't have to worry about chains and
cables. The weight is integrated into your frame, kinda. It's also really
ugly.
There's another lock/chain combo called the Hiplok - the chain integrates
I use Pitlocks on my Sam and my wife's Betty Foy for both wheels and the
seat post. Each bike is then locked with 2 New York Fahgettaboudits,
supplemented with a Krypto cable and Kryptonite Evolution. So three U locks
per bike. Then they are placed in a bike locker in my condo building with
Wonder if there will be some really good lightweight locks one of these
days. I hate hauling a basket full of chains, cables and locks.
I have two dual shackle u locks from Arbus--big and bigger (meaning heavy
> and heavier). The plan is to use heavier one to lock bike and one wheel to
>
I have two dual shackle u locks from Arbus--big and bigger (meaning heavy
and heavier). The plan is to use heavier one to lock bike and one wheel to
fixed object and the other wheel to bike frame or fixed object. Theives
would have to make four cuts to steal bike (or just two if they wanted
No, they come in two sizes: standard 94-119m, and long 105-130mm
https://www.urbanbiketech.com/collections/individual-pitlock-skewers/products/pitlock-single-skewer-with-keys-choice-of-front-rear-or-seatpost
On 4/23/19 6:14 PM, Cinza wrote:
Bicycle Belle,
Thank you. Good to know.
Is there only
Bicycle Belle,
Thank you. Good to know.
Is there only one size Pitluck for front wheels?
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 3:05:25 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
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> Cinza- since we both have Foys, I wanted to chime in. I tried to use
> Pitlock skewers in my Betz last summer and
Cinza- since we both have Foys, I wanted to chime in. I tried to use Pitlock
skewers in my Betz last summer and the mechanics could not get the skewer to
fit my front wheel. Too small. The back - no issue. I don’t know why. I’ve
said before I’m not a mechanic, and now I’m riding around with
Thank you. I'm up for the pitlocks and will consider the Mini U
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1:09:35 PM UTC-7, Shoji Takahashi wrote:
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> Hi,
> I like Kryptonite Mini U-lock with pitlocks securing wheels and seatpost.
>
> I find Mini U is fast locking and removal with favorable
Kryptonite mini u (orange one with dual locking shackle), hexlox on wheels
and all expensive components.
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Hi,
I like Kryptonite Mini U-lock with pitlocks securing wheels and seatpost.
I find Mini U is fast locking and removal with favorable weight/security.
With reasonable places to lock, it's also likely to hold the bike upright.
Larger U-locks might be easier to find locking locations, but the
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